EP1031357A2 - Valve à haut débit et pression d'ouverture nulle - Google Patents

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EP1031357A2
EP1031357A2 EP00300813A EP00300813A EP1031357A2 EP 1031357 A2 EP1031357 A2 EP 1031357A2 EP 00300813 A EP00300813 A EP 00300813A EP 00300813 A EP00300813 A EP 00300813A EP 1031357 A2 EP1031357 A2 EP 1031357A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M1/00—Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
    • A61M1/60—Containers for suction drainage, adapted to be used with an external suction source
    • A61M1/63—Containers for suction drainage, adapted to be used with an external suction source with means for emptying the suction container, e.g. by interrupting suction
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M1/00—Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
    • A61M1/60—Containers for suction drainage, adapted to be used with an external suction source
    • A61M1/63—Containers for suction drainage, adapted to be used with an external suction source with means for emptying the suction container, e.g. by interrupting suction
    • A61M1/631—Emptying the suction container without interrupting suction
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M1/00—Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
    • A61M1/36—Other treatment of blood in a by-pass of the natural circulatory system, e.g. temperature adaptation, irradiation ; Extra-corporeal blood circuits
    • A61M1/3621—Extra-corporeal blood circuits
    • A61M1/3627—Degassing devices; Buffer reservoirs; Drip chambers; Blood filters
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K15/00—Check valves
    • F16K15/14—Check valves with flexible valve members
    • F16K15/144—Check valves with flexible valve members the closure elements being fixed along all or a part of their periphery
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/4456—With liquid valves or liquid trap seals
    • Y10T137/4463—Liquid seal in liquid flow line; flow liquid forms seal
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/4456—With liquid valves or liquid trap seals
    • Y10T137/4621—Seal for relatively movable valving parts
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7722—Line condition change responsive valves
    • Y10T137/7837—Direct response valves [i.e., check valve type]
    • Y10T137/7869—Biased open
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7722—Line condition change responsive valves
    • Y10T137/7837—Direct response valves [i.e., check valve type]
    • Y10T137/7869—Biased open
    • Y10T137/7871—Weight biased

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  • This invention relates to shed blood recovery systems, and more specifically, to a zero crack-pressure, high-flow valve especially suited for such systems.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the '893 system 10.
  • the system 10 includes a compound reservoir 12 having upper 16 and lower 14 chambers that are interconnected by a drain valve 18.
  • a suction tube 22 connects a wound or surgical site to the upper chamber 16 which is also connected to a vacuum source 32.
  • a selector valve 38 selectively couples the lower chamber 14 to the vacuum source 32 or to atmospheric pressure. Normally, the valve 38 is positioned so that the vacuum is applied equally to both chambers 14, 16. That is, the absolute pressure in both chambers 14, 16 is the same. Accordingly, blood from the surgical site is drawn through suction tube 22 and into the upper chamber 16.
  • the blood first flows through a particle filter 20 located in the upper chamber 16 to remove debris, such as blood clots, bone chips, etc.
  • the filtered blood then collects in the upper chamber 16.
  • a lipid (i.e., liquid oils) separation system 61 is also located in the upper chamber 16.
  • the lipid separator 61 includes a partition 60 having an opening 60a, a dam 64 and moat 62 that are formed around the drain valve 18 and cooperate to block lipids from flowing through the drain valve 18 and entering the lower chamber 14.
  • the shed blood that drains into the lower chamber 14 is substantially free of particles and lipids.
  • drain valve 18 located between the two chambers 14, 16 is a conventional, vacuum-operated, duckbill-type drain valve. That is, drain valve 18 includes a pair of opposing lips 80a, 80b that are formed from a flexible or elastomeric material. The two lips 80a, 80b are normally sealed at their outer ends 82a, 82b but may be opened to define an aperture. That is, the ends 82a, 82b of the two opposing lips 80a, 80b are normally in contact with each other, thereby blocking the flow of fluid between the two chambers 14, 16.
  • the selector valve 38 When the lower chamber 14 is full of blood or contains a sufficient volume for re-infusion, the selector valve 38 is moved to the second position, thereby venting the lower chamber 14 to atmospheric pressure.
  • the upper chamber 16 nonetheless remains at vacuum pressure.
  • the pressure differential between the two chambers 14, 16 causes the two lips 80a, 80b of the drain valve 18 to close together, stopping the flow of blood between the two chambers 14, 16, and also preventing vacuum loss in upper chamber 14.
  • the blood in the lower chamber 16 may then be drained to a blood bag 76 for subsequent transfusion.
  • the blood bag 76 Once the lower chamber 16 has been emptied, the blood bag 76 is sealed-off by a clamp 74 and the selector valve 38 is returned to the first position, allowing filtered, lipid-reduced blood to drain into the lower chamber 14, as described above.
  • the '893 system allows processed, recovered blood to be transferred to a blood bag without interrupting the suction being applied to the surgical site.
  • the '893 system efficiently salvages shed blood without disrupting the drainage of surgical sites.
  • the duckbill-type drain valve has several disadvantages.
  • the valve is normally in a closed position. That is, the two opposing lips are normally in contact at their outer ends and are only opened in response to fluid pressure exerted by a volume of blood inside the valve.
  • the valve moreover, is formed from bio-compatible silicone whose physical properties, unlike certain metals and hard plastics, can vary greatly, even if the silicone is manufactured by the same supplier under generally the same conditions.
  • the fluid pressure required to "crack" or break open the prior art valve can vary significantly from one valve to the next.
  • the crack pressure may actually exceed the fluid pressure that can practically be generated within the blood recovery system (e.g., the column of blood necessary to open the valve exceeds the height of the upper chamber). This lack of predictability in the crack pressure of the prior art valve raises significant quality assurance issues.
  • the '893 blood recovery system including the duckbill valve
  • the '893 blood recovery system including the duckbill valve
  • the '893 blood recovery system including the duckbill valve
  • the '893 blood recovery system is typically heated to approximately 60°C.
  • the surface of silicone components often becomes "tacky". If two of these "tacky" surfaces are brought into contact with each other, they can adhere to one another.
  • the conventional duckbill valve has two silicone lips that are in contact with each other, sterilization can cause the two surfaces to adhere to each other, significantly increasing the force needed to open the valve. Indeed, the volume of fluid required to open the valve may actually exceed the capabilities of the '893 system. Sterilization can thus render the conventional valve inoperable.
  • a need has arisen for a new valve assembly that preferably opens at zero fluid pressure (e.g., a zero crack-pressure valve), but provides a relatively high fluid flowrate. It is an object of the present invention to provide a valve assembly having zero crack pressure and a high flowrate. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a valve that does not degrade or become inoperable following sterilization. Another object of the present invention is provide a valve that reliably and predictably opens and closes. A further object of the present invention is to provide a valve that closes in response to slight pressure differentials across the valve.
  • the invention in its broad form resides in an apparatus (200) for collecting and salvaging blood of the type having a first chamber (204) for collecting blood and a second chamber (206) for receiving blood from the first chamber, the first and second chambers being separated by a valve assembly (240), the apparatus comprising an improved valve assembly (240) of the type using a valve seat (312) that defines an opening (314) between the first and second chambers for selectively providing or blocking fluid communication between the two chambers, the improved valve assembly comprising a valve surface (304a) movably positionable adjacent to the opening (314) in the valve seat (312); resilient support means connected to the valve surface, for resiliently moving the surface between (1) a first position in which the disk is in spaced-apart relation relative to the opening in the valve seat, thereby providing fluid communication between the two chambers, whenever the two chambers are at equal pressure, and (2) a second position in which the disk engages the valve seat, thereby sealing the opening and blocking fluid communication between the two chambers, in response to a pressure differential between the two chambers.
  • the invention also teaches a method of operating an apparatus (200) for collecting and salvaging blood, wherein a first chamber 9204) conveys collected blood to a second chamber (206) through controlled fluid communication therebetween, for selectively providing or blocking fluid communication between the first and second chambers separated by a valve seat that defines an opening using a resiliently movable disk which can close the opening and has a valve surface, the method comprising the steps of providing a movably positionable valve surface adjacent to the opening (314) in the valve seat; moving the surface between (1) a first position in which the disk (302) is in spaced-apart relation relative to the opening (314) in the valve seat, thereby providing fluid communication between the two chambers, whenever the two chambers are at equal pressure, and (2) a second position in which the valve surface of the disk engages the valve seat, thereby sealing the opening and blocking fluid communication between the two chambers, in response to a pressure differential between the two chambers.
  • the present invention teaches a zero crack-pressure, high-flow valve assembly especially suited for use with blood salvage or recovery systems.
  • the valve assembly cooperates with a valve seat defining an opening for selectively providing fluid communication between two adjacent chambers based on the pressure differential between the chambers.
  • the valve assembly preferably includes a disk that is slightly larger than the opening in the valve seat.
  • One or more flexible or elastic arms connect the disk to a concentric ring support permitting the disk to move relative to the ring support in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the nominal plane of the ring support.
  • the connecting arms also define fluid flow passages between the disk and ring support.
  • the valve assembly is mounted so that the disk is adjacent to and downstream of the opening in the valve seat. That is, the disk is normally spaced-apart from the valve seat.
  • the valve assembly may be secured to one of the chambers by means of a valve cap.
  • the connecting arms allow the disk to move between a normally open position (where the disk is spaced-apart from the valve seat, thereby allowing fluid communication between the two chambers) and a closed position (where the disk is pushed against the valve seat, blocking the opening and suspending fluid communication).
  • the disk of the valve assembly remains in the open position provided that the absolute pressure in the two chambers is equalized (or the upstream chamber is at higher absolute pressure). Thus, no (i.e., zero) fluid pressure is required to crack or break open the valve assembly.
  • the absolute pressure in the downstream chamber is increased relative to the upstream chamber. This pressure differential drives the disk against the valve seat, blocking the opening and preventing fluid from flowing between the two chambers.
  • the disk is spaced from the opening such that an annular fluid ring forms between the disk and the opening as fluid drains into the downstream chamber.
  • annular fluid ring facilitates closure of the valve assembly at extremely low pressure differentials between the two chambers.
  • Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a blood recovery system 200.
  • the system 200 includes a compound reservoir 202 having an upper chamber 204, a lower chamber 206 and a cover 208.
  • the upper chamber 204 which is sealingly engaged to the cover 208, includes a base 210 and a generally cylindrical side wall 212.
  • the reservoir 202 also includes a base 214 which is located in the lower chamber 206. Extending through the cover 208 is a blood inlet port 216 and a vacuum port 218.
  • a particle filter 220 is disposed in the upper chamber 204 for receiving blood from the blood inlet port 216.
  • a suction tube 222 for suctioning blood from a wound or surgical site is coupled to the blood inlet port 216 of the upper chamber 204.
  • a vacuum source 226 for creating a vacuum in the upper chamber 204 is coupled to the vacuum port 218 in the cover 208.
  • a selector valve 228 and an atmospheric vent 230 are mounted on the cover 208 of the reservoir 202.
  • the atmospheric vent 230 may be formed in an inner support housing for the selector valve 228. It should be understood that other components, such as auxiliary connectors, negative pressure relief valves, etc. (not shown), may be located in the cover 208.
  • the selector valve 228 is capable of selectively coupling the lower chamber 206 of the reservoir 202 either to the vacuum source 226 or to the atmospheric vent 230. More specifically, the selector valve 228, which is moveable between first and second positions, includes a port 228a that can be selectively placed in fluid communication with either the vacuum port 218 or the atmospheric vent 230. In the first position, the port 228a of the selector valve 228 couples the vacuum source 226 to the lower chamber 206 by way of the vacuum port 218. In the second position, the port 228a of the selector valve 228 couples the lower chamber 206 to the atmospheric vent 230. A lipid separation system 232 is located in the upper chamber 204.
  • the lipid separation system 232 includes a partition 234 having an aperture 234a, and a dam 236.
  • the dam 236 is spaced from the partition 234 by a moat 238.
  • the dam 236, moreover, surrounds a zero crack-pressure, high-flow valve assembly 240 that is preferably disposed in the base 210 of the upper chamber 204 and configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the upper and lower chambers 204, 206.
  • a drain port 242 is located in the base 214 of the reservoir 202 in the lower chamber 206.
  • a blood bag 244 for receiving processed, salvaged blood from the system 200 is coupled to the drain port 242 by a drain tube 246.
  • a moveable clamp 248 is preferably attached to the drain tube 246.
  • Fig. 3 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the zero crack-pressure, high flow valve assembly 240 of Fig. 2.
  • the valve assembly 240 includes a disk 302 having two opposing disk surfaces 304a, 304b.
  • the valve assembly 240 further includes a ring support 306 that is concentrically disposed around the disk 302.
  • One or more resilient support members or flexible arms 308 connect the disk 302 to the ring support 306 which includes an elongated outer rim 310.
  • the disk 302 is relatively rigid and may be made of silicone or any other blood compatible material.
  • the flexible arms 308 are made of blood compatible material which may be silicone.
  • the flexible arms 308 and the disk 302 may be integral or may be composite.
  • a valve seat 312 defining an opening 314 is formed in the base 210 of the upper chamber 204.
  • the opening 314 provides fluid communication between the upper and lower chambers 204, 206 (Fig. 2).
  • the disk 302 of the valve assembly 240 is preferably mounted adjacent to the valve seat 312 such that one of the disk surfaces (e.g., surface 304a) is spaced-apart from the valve seat 312 by a gap, G.
  • the diameter of the disk 302 is preferably greater than the diameter of the opening 314, thereby defining an annular-shaped zone of contact (not shown) around the opening 314 in the valve seat 312. When the disk 302 is pressed against the valve seat 312, as described below, it engages the zone of contact.
  • the valve assembly 240 may be securely attached to the base 210 of the upper chamber 204 by a circular valve cap 316 having a shelf 318.
  • the valve seat 312 may include a circular recess 320 that faces the lower chamber 206 (Fig. 2) and is concentrically disposed around the opening 314.
  • the recess 320 is configured to receive one-half of the elongated rim 310 of the ring support 306.
  • the valve cap 316 may include a flange 322 on the end opposite the shelf 318 that includes a cut-out 324 configured to receive the other half of the elongated rim 310.
  • the valve seat 312 further includes a circular sleeve 326 concentrically disposed about the recess 320 that extends toward the lower chamber 206.
  • the shelf 318 of the valve cap 316 preferably attaches to the end of the sleeve 326, thereby securing the valve assembly 240 in place.
  • Figs. 4A and 4B are top and side views, respectively of the valve assembly 240.
  • the preferred valve assembly 240 includes four serpentine-shaped, flexible arms 308 that connect the disk 302 to the ring support 306.
  • the connecting arms 308, moreover, define a plurality of slots 402 or openings between the disk 302 and the ring support 306.
  • Arms 308 allow disk 302 to move perpendicular to the nominal plane of the ring support 306 as shown by arrow A (Fig. 4B). Due to the serpentine shape of connecting arms 308, disk 302 may also rotate slightly during movement along arrow A. Nonetheless, the connecting arms 308 are preferably configured to retain the disk 302 generally within the plane of the ring support 306, if there is no external force acting on the disk 302.
  • the thickness of the disk 302 is preferably greater than the thickness of the connecting arms 308.
  • the entire valve assembly 240, including the disk 302, flexible arms 308 and ring support 306, is preferably formed in one piece from bio-compatible silicone having a durometer of 30-40 on the Shore Type A durometer scale.
  • Operation of the system 200 is as follows.
  • the end of the suction tube 222 is placed in the surgical site.
  • the selector valve 228 placed in the first position, the vacuum generated by the vacuum source 226 is equally applied to both the upper and lower chambers 204, 206. That is, the absolute pressure in the two chambers 204, 206 is the same.
  • the relative vacuum generated by vacuum source 226 is preferably between 25-100 mm of mercury (Hg).
  • Hg 25-100 mm of mercury
  • Partition 234 prevents lipids in the filtered blood from flowing into the moat 238.
  • the blood within the moat 238 rises to the level of the dam 236, it spills over the dam 236 and flows toward the opening 314 (Fig. 3) in the valve seat 312.
  • the disk 302 of the valve assembly 240 With the pressure equalized between the two chambers 204, 206, the disk 302 of the valve assembly 240 remains spaced from the opening 314 in the valve seat 312 by the gap G. That is, the flexible connecting arms 308 are configured, as described above, to retain the disk 302 generally within the plane of the ring support 306. As a result, filtered, lipid-reduced blood flows through the opening 314 in the valve seat 312. The blood then flows across the upper surface 304a of the disk 302, through the slots 402 (Fig. 4A) defined by the connecting arms 308 and down into the lower chamber 206.
  • Blood continues to be withdrawn from the surgical site, processed in the upper chamber 204 and delivered to the lower chamber 206 until the lower chamber 206 is either filled with processed, salvaged blood or contains sufficient blood for re-infusion.
  • the attendant preferably moves the selector valve 228 to the second position, thereby venting the lower chamber 206 to atmospheric pressure.
  • a pressure differential will be created between the upper and lower chambers 204, 206. This pressure differential drives the disk 302 in the direction of the upward arrow A (Fig. 4B) toward the opening 314 until the upper surface 304a of the disk 302 contacts and engages the zone of contact at the valve seat 312, as shown in phantom outline 330 in Fig. 3.
  • the force exerted on the disk 302 as a result of the pressure differential between the two chambers 204, 206 overcomes the spring force of the connecting arms 308 and moves the disk 302 in the direction of arrow A until it engages the valve seat 312. With the disk 302 pressed against the valve seat 312, the opening 314 is blocked and the lower chamber 206 is sealed from the upper chamber 204. Accordingly, the flow of blood between the two chambers 204, 206 is suspended. Nonetheless, blood continues to drain from the wound to the upper chamber 204 which remains coupled to the vacuum source 226.
  • the gap G is selected so that an annular fluid ring (not shown) forms and remains between the valve seat 312 and the disk 302, despite continued blood flow through the valve assembly 240.
  • This annular ring expediently provides a vapor seal between the two chambers 204, 206, forcing the pressure differential to act on the disk 302. Without an annular fluid ring, small pressure differentials may only result in higher pressure air in the lower chamber 206 flowing around the disk 302 and into the upper chamber 204, rather than driving the disk 302 against the valve seat 312 and blocking the opening 314.
  • the diameter of the opening 314 in the valve seat 312 is approximately 5 mm (0.200 inches) and the diameter of the disk 302 is approximately 7.125 mm (0.312 inches).
  • the gap G between the valve seat 312 and the disk 302 is of the order of 0.75 to 1 mm (0.030 to 0.040 inches).
  • the filtered, lipid-reduced blood may be transferred to the blood bag 244.
  • the clamp 248 in the drain tube 246 may be moved to the open position, allowing blood from the lower chamber 206 to be fed by gravity into the blood bag 244.
  • the clamp 248 in the drain tube 246 is closed.
  • the attendant then returns the selector valve 228 to the first position, thereby coupling the lower chamber 206 to the vacuum source 226 once again.
  • the spring force of the flexible connecting arms 308 moves the disk 302 away from the opening 314 in the valve seat 312.
  • the connecting arms 308 return the disk 302 to the plane of the ring support 306, thereby allowing blood to flow between the two chambers 204, 206, as described above.
  • the area immediately around the opening 314 in the valve seat 312 is preferably raised.
  • the zone of contact may be provided with a textured surface, thereby reducing the effective surface area that is in contact with the disk 302 when the valve assembly 240 is in the closed position.
  • the surface may be grooved or etched. The textured surface also facilitates opening of the valve assembly 240 and avoids adhesion of the disk 302 to the valve seat 312.
  • a column of filtered, lipid-reduced blood may form and remain on the upstream side of the valve assembly 240 while the pressure in the two chambers 204, 206 is equalized, and processed blood drains into the lower or downstream chamber 206.
  • This fluid column exerts a pressure head on the valve assembly 240 displacing the disk 302 in the downward direction of arrow A away from the valve seat 312, and thus further opening the valve assembly 240. More specifically, with a durometer in the range of 30-40, the disk 302 may be displaced by about 1mm (0.040 inches).
  • the zero crack-pressure, high-flow valve assembly described herein provides several advantages over the prior art valve.
  • the disk of the valve assembly is normally spaced from the opening in the valve seat. That is, the valve assembly of the present invention is normally in the open position, unlike the prior art valve which is normally in the closed position.
  • the present invention provides fluid communication between the two chambers without the need for a fluid pressure head to build up above the valve assembly.
  • the valve assembly of the present invention avoids the adherency problems caused by having two silicone surfaces in contact with each other during value assembly sterilization.
  • the silicone disk is not in contact with any other component during sterilization and thus does not adhere to any other components.
  • valve assembly of the present invention reliably opens upon equalization of the pressure in the two chambers.
  • the disk of the present invention may become somewhat tacky following sterilization, the disk only contacts the valve seat of the upper chamber which is preferably formed from hard plastic such as polycarbonate. The disk does not contact another tacky silicone surface.
  • the valve assembly reliably opens every time. This is significant because the valve assembly of the blood recovery system may be cycled (i.e., opened and closed) many times during the recovery process.
  • the ring support 306 and connecting arms 308 cooperate to form a spring mount for moving the operative surface 304a of the disk 302 relative to the opening 314 in the valve seat 312.
  • Other arrangements for forming a spring mount are also possible.
  • the ring support 306 may be omitted and the connecting arms 308 may be attached directly to the circular sleeve 326 of the valve seat 312.
  • the connecting arms 308 may be omitted and the valve assembly 240 may include a thin, elastic membrane resiliently connecting the disk 302 to the ring support 306 with perforations in the rim 310 of the ring support 306 to allow fluid flow.

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